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Baptist Health Hardin

913 North Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 · Hardin County

Baptist Health Hardin, a 300-bed hospital serving residents in Hardin, LaRue, Meade, Breckinridge, Grayson, Nelson, Hart, Bullitt, Green and Taylor.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 77% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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One of Elizabethtown's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Baptist Health Hardin is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Elizabethtown, KY, with 15 certified beds and an average of about 12 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 8.09 total nurse hours per resident each day (4.61 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (8.09 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Elizabethtown for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 15
Avg. residents/day: 12
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 185427

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,330–$10,990/mo (median $9,380)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Elizabethtown prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 8.09; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 4.61; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 46.2%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 1
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-12-23
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (6 citations on record — showing the latest 6). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-12-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

2019-07-02Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

2019-07-02Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

2019-07-02Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2019-07-02Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2019-07-02Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Wellness programs

Location

913 North Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, KY

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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